Well, the Christmas holidays are over, the decorations and lights are being taken down and stored away in bins and bags where they will reside in dusty corners until next year. As every day life resets its rhythm of familiar events, the children in the Pontiac headed back to school this week. We hope that they enjoyed themselves and are well rested to tackle another semester.
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Dufour family in the recent passing of Gérard Dufour of Fort Coulonge, Que.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Patrick Keon of Chapeau. He was the beloved husband of Judy (Lepine) and the loving father of Chris, (Megan) and Tyler (Jen). Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are also with his grandchildren Travis, Hailee family and friends.
On Friday evening, the volunteers of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham were treated to a tasty roast beef dinner. It was hosted by Fr. Réal Ouellette and Fr. Justin Bertrand at the rectory in Fort Coulonge. The desserts of strawberry/blueberry/ chocolate cheese cakes were amazing. It was great to get together and socialize. A sincere thank you goes out to Fr. Réal and Fr. Justin for a such wonderful evening.
Good luck, thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Tim Moyle of Chapeau as he will be leaving on a sabbatical leave, in Baltimore Maryland. He will begin a four month period of study and prayer.
Warm birthday wishes are extended to Rex Rehel who is celebrating his birthday on Jan. 14. All the best of health and happiness, is wished to you in the coming year Rex.
Our heartfelt sympathy is with Karen Gleason (Peter), of Sheenboro in the recent passing of her dearly loved father James Shea of Aylmer. He was the beloved husband of Theresa. Our thoughts and prayers are also with his family and friends at this sad time.